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ECTION
1: G
ENERAL
C
IRRUS
D
ESIGN
T
HE
A
IRPLANE
SR20
1-14
P/N 11934-005
Maximum Ramp
Weight
Maximum Ramp Weight is the maximum weight
approved for ground maneuver and includes the
weight of the fuel used for startup and taxi.
Maximum Gross
Weight
Maximum Gross Weight is the maximum permissible
weight of the airplane and its contents as listed in the
aircraft specifications.
Maximum Takeoff
Weight
Maximum Takeoff Weight is the maximum weight
approved for the start of the takeoff run.
Maximum Zero
Fuel Weight
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight is the maximum
permissible weight of the airplane and its contents
minus the total weight of the fuel onboard.
Useful Load
Useful Load is the basic empty weight subtracted
from the maximum ramp weight. It is the maximum
allowable combined weight of pilot, passengers, fuel,
and baggage.
Maximum
Landing Weight
Maximum Landing Weight is the maximum weight
approved for the landing touchdown.
Weight and Balance Terminology (Continued)
Terminology
Definition
Reissue A